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wbwood
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Jan 30, 2015

Healthy Cast Iron Cooking Recipes

I run a Facebook group for Healthy Cast Iron Cooking. Or as I say, "healthier". A lot of the groups on Facebook for CI cooking are full of fattening and unhealthy recipes. Not a problem, every once in a while. But when you are on the other groups, you do tend to get tired of it and is why I started the new group.

Anyways, does anyone have any good healthy-ish recipes using cast iron to cook with?
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
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    Jan 30, 2015
    This may not be the best forum to ask about eating healthy!
  • NYCgrrl's avatar
    NYCgrrl
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    Jan 30, 2015
    I just roasted some Creole seasoned chicken parts in my CI skillet for a gumbo. Came out with crisp skin and moist meat. Place seasoned meat in cold skillet then into a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes. Increase heat to 400 degrees for another 15-20 minutes. Remove pan from oven, let the meat rest, and serve. Or place meat on the side and continue making gumbo.
    Here's the base recipe I use which also includes a separate link for the Creole seasoning: http://www.nolacuisine.com/2006/02/20/chicken-andouille-sausage-gumbo-recipe/

    In truth any kind of seasoning would work for the bird parts.
  • wbwood's avatar
    wbwood
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2015
    2oldman wrote:
    This may not be the best forum to ask about eating healthy!


    LOL....well maybe it will generate some thinking on it... I did say "healthier"....
  • wbwood's avatar
    wbwood
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2015
    NYCgrrl wrote:
    I just roasted some Creole seasoned chicken parts in my CI skillet for a gumbo. Came out with crisp skin and moist meat. Place seasoned meat in cold skillet then into a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes. Increase heat to 400 degrees for another 15-20 minutes. Remove pan from oven, let the meat rest, and serve. Or place meat on the side and continue making gumbo.
    Here's the base recipe I use which also includes a separate link for the Creole seasoning: http://www.nolacuisine.com/2006/02/20/chicken-andouille-sausage-gumbo-recipe/

    In truth any kind of seasoning would work for the bird parts.


    Sounds awesome!
  • mhampton's avatar
    mhampton
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    Jan 31, 2015
    I've been wondering since seeing the 1st post. Why not just take any "healthier" recipe and cook in CI or whatever other cooking medium you're comfortable with? It's almost like trying to decide if you could cook healthier on an electric stove rather than a gas range.
  • wbwood's avatar
    wbwood
    Explorer
    Feb 01, 2015
    Mike because there are people who are passionate about their cast iron. Why have sections in the forum when it's all about RVing, right?

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